Hunting City-Owned Property

Hunting Ordinance
Bow hunting of deer will be permitted during the 2014 / 2015 hunting season as specified by the State of Ohio.

Hunting areas will be established on the Aurora Wetland property, the Ray Harmon property, Spring Hill property and such other properties as may be approved by City council from time to time.

Hunting Policies
In addition to the current City Ordinances, the following are policies regarding bow hunting of deer on City of Aurora property

Two hunters will be permitted to hunt in 1 designated area (primary and secondary). One hunter will be selected per area and he / she must choose a partner. If a partner is not selected, another name will be drawn from the lottery entries. Aurora residents will be given 1st priority in lottery selection.

Hunters must register with the Parks and Recreation office either in person, by calling 330-562-4333 or mailing a 3 inch by 5 inch index card with the contact information (name, address, phone, email) to the Parks and Recreation Office in the Walker Building at 129 West Pioneer Trail.

Only 1 entry card per hunter will be entered into drawing. Note: Entries must by received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2014 for the 2014 / 15 season at the Parks and Recreation office. Selected hunters will be notified by phone, so please do not contact the Division of Parks and Recreation or the Police Department to verify if you have been selected. Selected names will also be placed on the Parks and Recreation website for a brief period of time.

Selected hunters must attend mandatory orientation meeting (date and time TBA) at Tinkers Creek State Park. Each selected permit holder shall be shown designated hunting area, review all rules and policies including bow hunting ethics, shot placement, safety and each hunter will be given a proficiency test. Failure to attend this meeting will result in forfeiture of spot and a new name will be drawn.

Selected hunters must complete City Hunting Permit with Aurora Police Department and pay $25 per designated hunting area with $25 fee for substitutions of a permit holder. Fees are non-refundable. Selected hunters will be required to verify residency when applying for permit.

Both hunters can hunt on the same day but must remain in designated area with no exceptions. Hunters located outside the designated area will have their permits revoked and will not be permitted to enter back onto premises.

No fasteners will be inserted to tree (screw in steps). Hunters must wear a safety harness when hunting from an elevated tree stand. Hunter’s name, address and phone number must be marked on their tree stand. Hunters must remove all stands no later than 1 week after the end of deer hunting season.